By Marian Harnett
OSKARS: The Oskars will be taking place in the Devon Inn on Friday, October 21. This fundraiser for St. Ita’s Sheltered Housing has been rescheduled from October 2020. All tickets will be honoured and if you were involved in the filming contact your producer.
AGM: The AGM of Abbeyfeale Community Council will take place at Leen’s Hotel
on Thursday, September 8 at 7pm. Have your voice heard. New members welcome.
GLÓRACH NEWS: PRO Lorcan Curtin writes; “While all involved at the Glórach have enjoyed the recent burst of fine weather, there has been no extended siesta for us as we prepare for a busy Autumn schedule. First up are the dynamic duo of Trevor Sexton and Ger O’Donnell, who make a welcome return to the Theatre on Saturday, September 3, bringing a fine repertoire of songs and skilled interweaving of guitar playing. Daoiri Farrell appeared at the venue just before the country went into lockdown in the Spring of 2020, and delivered a most memorable gig, bringing a fresh and vibrant take on many traditional songs and ballads, and we look forward to his return on Friday, September 16. Both concerts start at 8 pm, and tickets can be booked online at https://www.glorachabbeyfeale.com/, or by ringing 0871383940”.
SUPPORTING CATHOLIC PARENTS: On Tuesday, September 6, there will be a conference on Zoom hosted by ‘The Hook of Faith’. The topic of the conference will be: ‘Supporting Catholic Parents: Sharing the Catholic Vision of Love and Human Sexuality with Our Children’. Thespeaker will be Fr Chris Hayden, author of the recently published book:‘ A Better Vision: Understanding and Living the Catholic Vision of Human Sexuality’.
The conference will begin at 8pm and conclude at 9pm. All are welcome. All you need
to do to take part is send an email to: [email protected] This conference is
designed to help Catholic parents be the best educators of their children in the areas of faith and morality in our modern culture.
CLASSES IN THE TECH: The College of Further Education and Training, Abbeyfeale Campus is now accepting applications for a wide range of part-time courses commencing in September. These include Cookery, Art & Craft, Wood Turning, Upholstery, Furniture Restoration, Childcare, Local History, Genealogy and much more. For further details, and to apply, check out our website www.collegeoffet.ie/abbeyfeale or call us on 06831198.
DRAMA CLASSES: Glórach have announced that there will be drama classes for children and teenagers taking place on Saturdays over the Autumn and Winter starting on Saturday, September 24 and run for ten weeks. To register email [email protected] or text 086 1944852.
PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE Spiritual Director: Fr. Francis Nolan September 21-28.
Return flights from Cork. For details & bookings contact: Maura O’Keeffe Harcksen (Tralee) Tel: 066 7127143 or 087 1517696.
COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS: Voluntary service Community First Responders. Provide a quick response to certain types of emergency callouts. The North East Kerry CFR Group covers, Abbeyfeale, Glin, Athea, Duagh, Knockanure, and Listowel and parts of Moyvane, Ballylongford, and Tarbert. If interested in helping to get a group set up in Abbeyfeale contact 087 6863 726.
RAMBLING HOUSE: Jim Lyons’s Rambling House in Knockalougha is back on the third Tuesday of each month.
GREENWAY SHUTTLE BUS: It runs every hour from 12pm to 4pm between the hubs at Rathkeale, Newcastle West and Abbeyfeale. Further details and reservations on 087 3726914 or limerickgreenwaybikehire.ie
ATHEA VINTAGE CLUB: On Sunday September 4 Athea Vintage Club in Athea will hold its annual Road Run, every year the event is held to benefit local charities. Phone Francie on 087 6666 850.
DO YOU NEED TO TALK: Contact Fr. Tony 087 2600414 or Mike Hayes on 087 7751386, the Samaritans 24 hour service on 116123 or Pieta House 24 hour service 1800 247 247.
EXHIBITION OF ROSE OF TRALEE DRESSES: An exhibition currently running at Kerry County Museum includes 30 dresses worn over six decades, from Alice O’Sullivan’s gown in 1959 to the present Rose of Tralee, the Rose of Tralee Historical Exhibition is on display until August 31.
MEALS ON WHEELS NOW AVAILABLE FROM ST. ITA’S DAY CARE CENTRE: Meals on Wheels are available from the Centre – to book a delivery ring 068 51850.
JOB OPPORTUNITY-HEALTHCARE CHAPLAINCY: Chaplains are professionals who provide spiritual, religious and emotional care to people in many different settings. As a chaplain, you will listen to people who are in a very vulnerable place. You’ll celebrate with families who have received great news. You’ll mark the beginning of lives, the end of lives and the many transforming moments in between. What training do I need? Board certification is required for employment as a chaplain. The Healthcare Chaplaincy Board (HCB) offers
certification to Roman Catholics who: 1 Hold a degree in Theology (NFQ Level 8). 2 Complete H Dip or Masters in Pastoral Theology (Healthcare Chaplaincy) or 3 units of Clinical Pastoral Education. 3 Successfully meet the HCB Standards for Healthcare Chaplaincy. Email: [email protected] The Bursary is provided by the Bon Secours Health System.
CANCER BOWEL SCREENING: You can check if you are on the register online or by calling Freephone 1800 45 45 55.
NATIONAL PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIPS: Ratheniska – Co. Laois, September 20 -22.
LISTOWEL LARTIGUE MONORAIL: The museum is located on the John B. Keane Road and is now open from 1pm. to 4.30pm., daily.